Purpose:
tree canopy analysis is a study of where trees are located within an area and how much area they cover. The tree canopy analysis identifies the extent of the existing tree canopy, the potential for new tree plantings, and provides a way to measure tree canopy coverage over time. Using satellite imagery, researchers assess the condition of the city's urban forest and the social and economic benefits it provides. Survey crews also collect field data from sample sites to verify the satellite imagery. This information will help strategically plan and target resources for the greatest return on investment in our tree canopy, including reduced stormwater runoff and reduced energy consumption.
Key Findings:
he Tree Canopy Analysis found that Tampa’s municipal forest consists of 10,401,421 trees and 114 tree and palm species, with 86% native species. The tree canopy reduces 1004 tons of air pollutants, reduces residential building air conditioning and heat costs by $6.3 million, and reduces 7.48 million cubic feet of stormwater runoff. The total estimated structural value of the urban forest is $2.03 billion.
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